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Spatial reasoning is an important skill that underpins many of the curriculum review’s recommendations for maths – yet it rarely gets the attention it deserves, writes Emily Farran

Training children’s spatial abilities improves maths performance, studies show – and new research from the University of Surrey identifies practical teaching methods to do just that

The latest Timss international rankings show English pupils’ weakness in key areas of maths – and our lack of focus on spatial reasoning is a major factor, argues Emily Farran